At Wasatch Container, we’re redefining what packaging can do for your business. With our investment in advanced print technology, we can bring your brand to life on the inside and outside of your boxes in a single pass, delivering protection, presentation, and a powerful customer experience all at once.

Why the Unboxing Experience Matters

The unboxing moment carries real weight:

• 61% of consumers say branded packaging makes them more excited to open their parcel.
• 40% of online shoppers are more likely to share a photo or video on social media if it comes in unique, branded packaging.
• 1 in 3 consumers has discovered a new brand simply from an unboxing video.

Inside/Outsiding Printing At Wasatch Container

With advanced technology like our Kolbus Rotary Die Cutter, we can print on both the inside and outside of corrugated boxes in a single pass. This allows bold branding, vibrant colors, and even hidden designs to come to life in a cost-effective way.

When a customer lifts the flap and sees a thoughtful message, colorful graphic, or even a simple “thank you” printed inside, it sparks joy and reinforces their decision to buy from your brand.

Making Every Panel Count

Most companies only use the outside of the box, but the inside is valuable real estate as well. Inside printing is an often-overlooked opportunity to:

• Create delight – Surprise customers with seasonal graphics, fun designs, or personalized notes.
• Tell your story – Share your values, sustainability initiatives, or product journey in a meaningful way.
• Provide useful info – Add instructions, QR codes, or care tips without extra inserts.
• Support sustainability – Reduce waste by moving messaging inside, eliminating the need for additional printed materials.

At Wasatch Container, we design packaging that works inside and out. Printing inside the box is more than just a design choice; it’s a way to strengthen your brand, enhance the customer experience, and minimize waste.

If you’re ready to explore how inside printing can add impact to your packaging, our team is here to help.

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1. Smart Packaging That Connects

Technology is transforming packaging. QR codes, RFID, and NFC tags are turning boxes into interactive tools. A quick scan can give customers access to instructions, videos, or even loyalty programs.

Why it matters: It blends the physical and digital worlds, adding more value to the packaging experience.

2. Reusable and Returnable Designs

Sustainability continues to lead the conversation. In 2025, more brands will explore reusable and returnable packaging, particularly for e-commerce and subscription-based services. Corrugated packaging is being engineered for durability and performance.

The benefit: Less waste, more responsible packaging, and a better customer experience.

3. Minimalist Design with a Bold Edge

Brands are removing clutter and focusing on clean, simple design. Think bold typography, subtle textures, and limited colour palettes. The result is packaging that feels premium and intentional.

Why it works: It grabs attention without overwhelming the customer, and communicates confidence.

4. Customization at Scale

Personalized packaging is no longer just for large brands. Digital printing now enables short runs, seasonal designs, and customer-specific messages, all with rapid turnaround.

At Wasatch Container, we’ve made it even easier with Design A Box, our online tool for designing custom corrugated packaging. With just a few clicks, businesses can create everything from dimensions to artwork. It’s simple, fast, and efficient.

What this means: Brands can stay flexible and relevant without overcommitting to high-volume orders.

5. Corrugated Packaging Is Still King

Corrugated continues to lead the industry as a reliable, sustainable, and versatile material. Whether for protective shipping, eye-catching retail displays, or custom branding, it offers the strength and adaptability brands need.

At Wasatch Container, we continually seek ways to enhance corrugated products through innovative structural design, superior materials, and high-quality printing options. We combine decades of expertise with modern tools to bring your packaging ideas to life.

Want to see how your packaging can work harder in 2025? Let’s talk.

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From Function to Branding

In the past, packaging was all about protecting products and making them easy to transport. However, as retail competition grew, businesses realized they could use packaging to stand out. Colors, typography, and creative designs transformed simple boxes into brand statements. Suddenly, display packaging wasn’t just about storage—it became a silent salesperson on the shelf.

Custom Displays That Make an Impact

With more brands fighting for attention, custom display packaging has become essential. Floor displays, counter displays, and endcap units started popping up in stores to hold products and create eye-catching moments that draw in shoppers. The best displays don’t just showcase a product; they tell a story and create an experience.

Engaging Customers in New Ways

Today’s display packaging is brighter than ever. QR codes, augmented reality, and sustainable materials add another layer of engagement. Whether it’s a box that tells a brand’s story or an interactive display that lets customers explore a product before buying, packaging is now an essential part of the marketing mix.

What’s Next for Display Packaging?

As trends shift, we see more sustainable materials, digital integration, and modular designs that allow brands to refresh displays with minimal waste. The future of display packaging is all about innovation, creativity, and making a lasting impression.

At Wasatch Container, we help brands turn everyday packaging into something extraordinary. If you’re looking for display solutions that do more than just hold your products, let’s create something memorable together.

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1. Smaller, More Efficient Shipments

One of the hidden benefits of custom packaging is that it optimizes the size of your boxes. By designing packaging that fits your products perfectly, you eliminate the need for extra padding or oversized boxes. This reduces wasted space, meaning you can ship more products simultaneously, reducing shipping costs. Smaller, more compact packages are easier and cheaper to transport.

2. Stronger Branding and Customer Experience

Custom packaging is a great way to make your brand stand out. Incorporating your company’s colors, logo, and message into the design creates an immediate impression that reinforces your brand identity. This can lead to stronger customer loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth—ultimately boosting your revenue and making the initial investment in custom packaging well worth it.

3. Design a Box: Affordable Custom Packaging, No Bulk Orders

One great way to get started with custom packaging is through Design A Box. They offer an easy-to-use platform allowing businesses to create custom boxes without bulk orders. Whether you need packaging for e-commerce, retail, or shipping, Design A Box helps you design and order packaging that fits your needs—saving you money by ensuring you only purchase what you need, when you need it.

4. Smoother Supply Chain

Custom packaging makes the entire process more efficient, from manufacturing to delivery. When everything fits just right, there’s less risk of damage, fewer delays, and less confusion. Custom packaging helps streamline your supply chain, saving you time and reducing the chances of costly mistakes or delays.

5. Scalable for Growth

As your business grows, your packaging needs may change. The beauty of custom packaging is that it can scale with you. Whether expanding your product line or increasing your order volume, you can easily adjust your packaging to meet new demands, saving you the cost and hassle of constantly redesigning or reordering stock.

At Wasatch Container, we believe that custom packaging isn’t just an expense—it’s an investment. From reducing shipping and warehousing costs to preventing product damage and improving the customer experience, custom packaging offers long-term savings that quickly add up. When considering the bigger picture, custom packaging is an innovative and cost-effective choice for businesses looking to improve efficiency and save money.

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At Wasatch Container, we’re all about making life easier for our customers, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce DesignABoxOnline.com. This new platform makes creating and ordering custom boxes simple and accessible—even if you don’t need thousands. It’s perfect for businesses of all sizes, events, or anyone who wants stand-out packaging.

Why You’ll Love DesignABoxOnline.com

1. Simple, Intuitive Design Process

Creating your custom box is as easy as it gets. Choose your box size, upload your design, and place your order—all in a few clicks. There’s no need for advanced tools or graphic design skills; our platform guides you every step of the way.

2. Custom Sizes and Artwork

Every product is unique—your boxes should be too. Pick your ideal dimensions, upload your logo or branding, and bring your vision to life. We help you create packaging that truly stands out.

3. Order Quantities That Work for You

Need fewer than 3,000 boxes? No problem. DesignABoxOnline.com is perfect for businesses that don’t require large-scale orders. Whether you’re ordering 1 box, 10 boxes, or just a small batch under 3,000, you have the flexibility to get exactly what you need without overcommitting.

Try It First: Sample Options

We get it—sometimes you just need to see it to believe it. That’s why we offer sample options:

• Order 1 or 2 Boxes: Want to test your design before placing a more significant order? Go ahead and order a couple of sample boxes to make sure everything is just right.
• Discount for Larger Orders: When you order 100+ boxes, we’ll send you a discount code to cover the cost of your samples (up to $50).

Why It Matters

DesignABoxOnline.com is all about flexibility, creativity, and accessibility. Whether you’re a small business, an event planner, or someone with a big idea, you can now access custom packaging on your terms.

Visit DesignABoxOnline.com today to start creating your custom boxes. We’re excited to see your designs come to life!

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When it comes to creating standout packaging, Wasatch Container is more than just a manufacturer. Learn how Wasatch Container brings your packaging ideas to life with a commitment to excellence, creativity, and precision. As your innovation partner, we transform your vision into reality, delivering packaging solutions that reflect your brand’s identity and meet your unique needs.

Turning Vision into Reality

At Wasatch Container, our mission is clear: to deliver innovative design, exceptional customer service, and superior manufacturing practices that result in high-quality, value-added packaging. Whether launching a new product or reimagining your current packaging, our team at Wasatch Container is dedicated to bringing your packaging ideas to life with unmatched expertise and care.

Collaboration is at the heart of our work, from the initial brainstorming session to the final product. We listen to your needs, explore creative solutions, and ensure every detail aligns with your brand and objectives. The result? Packaging that not only looks great but performs exceptionally.

Innovation Meets Functionality

Our vision is to continuously improve the look and functionality of your packaging while enhancing the efficiency of your supply chain. We achieve this by staying at the forefront of design and manufacturing technology. Whether creating eye-catching retail displays or durable shipping boxes, we focus on combining aesthetics with practicality to deliver packaging that meets and exceeds expectations.

We understand that packaging is vital to your brand’s identity and customer experience. That’s why we prioritize solutions that enhance visual appeal and usability. With Wasatch Container, you’re not just getting a box but investing in a packaging solution that drives your business forward.

Exceptional Customer Service

Bringing your packaging vision to life requires a partner who values your input and works alongside you every step of the way. Our team prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring that your experience with Wasatch Container is seamless and stress-free. From the first consultation to the final delivery, you can count on us for clear communication, timely updates, and a commitment to your success.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Sustainability is more important than ever. At Wasatch Container, we integrate eco-friendly practices into our processes to create effective and environmentally responsible packaging. By choosing sustainable materials and optimizing designs to reduce waste, we help you achieve your packaging goals while minimizing your environmental footprint.

Experience the Wasatch Difference

Every project at Wasatch Container begins with your vision and ends with packaging that elevates your brand. Our innovative designs, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and commitment to quality set us apart as a leader in the industry.

When you partner with Wasatch Container, you’re not just getting a packaging provider – you’re gaining a collaborator who is as passionate about your success as you are. Let’s work together to bring your packaging ideas to life.

Ready to start? Contact us today, and let’s create packaging that makes an impact.

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We are beyond excited to share some incredible news—Wasatch Container has just been recognized as a winner at the National Box Manufacturing Olympics! This prestigious competition, hosted by TAPPI and AICC, brings together the best independent corrugated manufacturers from across the U.S., and we’ve shown once again that we’re right there at the top of the industry.

This Victory Belongs to All of Us

This achievement is a reflection of the amazing collaboration across our entire team. From sales finding the right customers who truly value innovative packaging to design bringing fresh ideas to life, and production delivering the final product with flawless execution—everyone played a part in this success. We couldn’t have done it without each one of you!

Here’s What We Accomplished:

• 1st Place: Fierce Firearms – E-Commerce & Subscription Packaging for Structure
  Huge shoutout to our Protective Packaging Division and Box Divisions for making this happen. Their combined efforts of the perfect foam and corrugated packaging solutions brought home first place; we couldn’t be prouder!
• 2nd Place: Purple – Direct Printing on Combined Board
  Our ability to print directly on a combined board earned us second place. This is a true testament to the quality and creativity we bring to the table every day.
• 3rd Place: ARUP – Innovative Structure and Design
  Another win for our design team! Their hard work and innovative thinking put us on the podium with a third-place finish.
• Honorable Mention: Ivy City – E-Commerce Subscription Packaging for Print
  An honorable mention for this e-commerce project proves that we are delivering quality in every aspect of our work.

Why This Matters

This recognition is a huge deal—it’s a direct result of the hard work and dedication of every single person at Wasatch Container. It’s more than just an award—it’s a celebration of how we come together, push boundaries, and create top-notch packaging solutions for our clients.

Looking Ahead

We’re thrilled with this win, but we’re not slowing down. With every project, we’re continuing to raise the bar, and with our upcoming building expansion and state-of-the-art machinery, we’re ready for even bigger things.

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Wasatch Container is proud to have won Utah’s Best of State Award in Packaging. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our commitment to innovation, quality, and unparalleled customer service, setting us apart as a leader not only in Utah but also beyond its borders.

Setting the Standard:

In the bustling world of packaging, where innovation meets functionality, Wasatch Container stands out as a beacon of excellence with the acceptance of Utah’s Best of State Award. This award is a true testament to our dedication to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction.

Innovative Solutions:

Wasatch Container thrives at fixing our customer’s packaging problems. Our in-house designers focus on sustainable, cost-effective and creative packaging solutions that best fit your product and brand.

Exceptional Quality:

Quality is the cornerstone of our success. Packaging plays a crucial role in brand perception and product integrity. Wasatch Container adheres to the highest standards of quality control, ensuring that our packaging solutions are designed and manufactured with superior quality and durability.

A Team of Experts:

Behind every award-winning company is a team of dedicated professionals. At Wasatch Container, we have a wealth of knowledge with our packaging experts to ensure every project is executed with precision and attention to detail to the functionality and appearance of your product’s packaging.

Looking Ahead:

As we celebrate this significant achievement, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence. Success is not a destination but a journey in which we are always looking for ways to raise the bar.  Wasatch Container is poised for growth with our new building expansion and state-of-the-art machinery.

Our team is honored to have won Utah’s Best of State Award in Packaging. Our dedication to our customer’s success, innovation and customer satisfaction is what we will continue to focus on for decades to come.

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Salt Lake City, UT – March 27, 2024 – Wasatch Container, Salt Lake City’s foremost manufacturer of custom packaging solutions, is proud to unveil its latest venture: DesignABoxOnline.com, a premier online custom box company. This groundbreaking webstore empowers customers to effortlessly craft custom boxes from the comfort of their computers, marking a significant advancement in the packaging industry.

DesignABoxOnline.com offers a seamless platform where customers can select from a diverse array of box styles, input precise dimensions, and seamlessly integrate their artwork onto a box template. With just a few clicks, customers can bring their box vision to life, ensuring their products stand out on doorsteps or retail shelves.

Lauren Frisch, Vice President of Wasatch Container, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to introduce DesignABoxOnline.com to the Utah market. We recognize the pivotal role packaging plays in today’s competitive landscape, and our objective with this platform is to provide an accessible, user-friendly solution for businesses of all sizes to create a custom box that reflects their brand identity.”

Key Features of Design A Box include:

• Wide Selection of Box Styles: Customers can choose from a diverse range of box styles, including corrugated shippers, mailers, tubes, and more, to suit their packaging requirements.
• Customizable Dimensions: The platform allows users to input precise dimensions for their boxes, ensuring a perfect fit for their products while minimizing excess space and materials.
• Artwork Integration: DesignABoxOnline.com enables customers to upload their artwork and logos onto a box template, providing complete creative control over the final design.
• Convenient Ordering Process: Once the design is finalized, customers can easily place their orders directly through the website, streamlining the purchasing process and eliminating the need for lengthy email chains or phone calls.

DesignABoxOnline.com epitomizes Wasatch Container’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the packaging industry. By amalgamating cutting-edge technology with decades of packaging expertise, Wasatch Container continues to redefine the way businesses approach box design and production.
To explore the endless possibilities of Design A Box, visit DesignABoxOnline.com today.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Lauren Frisch
VP Administration
Wasatch Container
T: (801) 295-8888
E: Lauren.Frisch@wasatchcontainer.com

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We caught up with Scott Marland of Wasatch Innovations and Brett Bangerter of Wasatch Container. The two companies are collaborating in manufacturing face masks, and recently were awarded a purchase order from the State of Utah to deliver 5,000 units by the end of April.

It’s essentially a one-piece product with integrated, closed-cell foam padding and an elastic strap. Depending on how it’s used, it’s a one-use product, or perhaps one that could be used for 48 hours and discarded. It’s not intended to be sanitized and put back into a high-contact environment.

What was the genesis of the idea for manufacturing a new face shield?

Scott: My wife Jenny is a physical therapist and we were in the kitchen talking about the shortage of PPE. I’m a mechanical engineer, a design guy. She said, “Why can’t you make something to help?”

I can’t sew to save my life, but I’ve worked with plastics in medical device design and outdoor products. So masks and gowns were out, but face shields were in my wheelhouse. Jenny makes doll clothes for the kid’s school charity auction and uses manila card stock in some of those patterns, so we just used card stock to make some early prototypes.

My nephew, who is sheltering in place in our home, is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Utah. He started doing CAD (computer aided design) based on those first attempts. Then we started printing prototypes. We tested different versions – Are they easy to put on and take off? Can you wear glasses under the face shield without it fogging up? I even had our kids involved to see if the prototypes fit different head sizes.

Once you had a workable prototype, how did you move to manufacturing?

Scott: Initial design to a workable prototype took from Saturday morning to Tuesday afternoon. I knew Brett Bangerter at Wasatch Container from my previous work at the BioInnovations Gateway, a life science business incubator in South Salt Lake. I knew Wasatch Container could take the prototype to the finished-product stage.

Brett: Wasatch Container is a 25-year-old company based in North Salt Lake and we specialize in custom fabrication and printing of boxes, foam structures, and wood crates. We produce the boxes for Bohemian Brewery and foam inserts for L3 Communications, among others. We just won “Best in State” in the category of Printer/Publishing Manufacturer.

I’ve known Scott for more than a decade. We get a lot of calls from people who think they have a great idea. With Scott I knew it would work. I took the request to our owner and he said, “We’ve got to do this. Let’s make a difference.”

Scott: They were quick. We spent last week running tests on the manufacturing line and doing a lot of tweaking to get it right. When we got a working model off the production line, I gave it to my neighbor, who is a paramedic. He wore it all day. It was comfortable, durable, and didn’t fog up. “I want more of these,” he said.

Brett: We’re using the foam manufacturing line to produce the product, and then we’ll assemble it, bag it, and box it. We helped Scott refine his prototype, and we’re on track to deliver the order to the state. The biggest hurdle was getting samples of the hard plastic to use in the face shield. It took us a week to source something we could then test on the foam cutting machine. Frankly, sourcing the hard plastic is still the biggest obstacle…it’s a very high-demand product right now.

How did you secure a P.O. from State Purchasing?

Scott: During all these iterations, as we were getting closer to a finished product, I reached out to Clark Cahoon, the life sciences director at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Through him, I got connected to Stephanie Frohman at EDCUtah, who is serving as the lead for In-Utah Manufacturing for the Medical Supplies Work Group under Utah’s Unified Command for Coronavirus Response. She’s been out beating the bushes for companies to adapt production to PPE, and worked with State Purchasing to quickly to evaluate the product and issue a P.O.

In light of overall trends, where do you see the product going from here?

Scott: I think the big manufacturers are ramping up production, and will get their products into the market soon, particularly in urban areas. But there are a lot of small regional hospitals and clinics that have a hard time competing on the open market with the big health systems. I’m hoping this and other products can make their way to those smaller organizations, where there’s real need.

I’d also like to get this in front of the grocery store chains and convenience stores. The workers stocking shelves and at the check-out stands need protection, and this could help.

If you’re not getting rich, what are you getting out of this?

Scott: It’s been fun to work on it, and it’s a good feeling that we’re making a difference. Wasatch Container has really gotten behind this project. Their attitude hasn’t been, “How do we make money on this?” It’s been, “How can we help?”

Brett: It’s not a big order by any means, but we’re jumping in because it’s the right thing to do. We’re the kind of company that when people work with us, they stick with us for a long time. And I think it’s a viable product over the long term.

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Additional Information – EDCUtah’s Stephanie Frohman shared that the State has issued $1.5 million in purchase orders with more than a dozen companies from Weber to Washington County.

Stephanie points us to a good explanation of what the  is (a statewide intake and distribution network) and where PPE is going (Utah hospitals, county health departments, etc).

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